Around 120 Paniya and Adiya tribal girls studying at Government Ashram High School, Thirunelli, in Wayanad, have been made to live in three classrooms since the girls’ hostel was declared unsafe in July this year. Government Ashram High School, popularly known as Thirunelli Ashram School, remains the sole residential school for Paniya and Adiya children from Wayanad and Kozhikode districts. The school, run by the Scheduled Tribes Development department (STDD), offers classes from one to 10 and is known for its children’s athleticism. The Ashram School, situated on the forest edge, has been facing neglect from the authorities. Its students often dominate the State residential school sports meet.